A Roman Bronze Beaked Oinochoe
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A Roman Bronze Beaked Oinochoe
Circa 1st Century B.C.-1st Century A.D.
Height 9 inches (22.86 cm).
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance:
Galerie Nefer, Zurich, where acquired by the present owner, 18 March 1985.
This bronze oinochoe is a tasteful blend of form and mythology made to captivate both the server and the sipper. The vessel’s elegant ovoid body and elongated neck lead to a pinched spout set on a flat foot. It includes a depiction of Omphale dressed in Hercules' lion skin, a powerful emblem of role reversal and cultural allure that resonated with the Roman elite. Adorned with inlaid silver eyes and a griffin-topped handle, the design enhances the visual and sensory pleasure of the wine it pours, making each serving a toast to Roman culture.
Circa 1st Century B.C.-1st Century A.D.
Height 9 inches (22.86 cm).
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance:
Galerie Nefer, Zurich, where acquired by the present owner, 18 March 1985.
This bronze oinochoe is a tasteful blend of form and mythology made to captivate both the server and the sipper. The vessel’s elegant ovoid body and elongated neck lead to a pinched spout set on a flat foot. It includes a depiction of Omphale dressed in Hercules' lion skin, a powerful emblem of role reversal and cultural allure that resonated with the Roman elite. Adorned with inlaid silver eyes and a griffin-topped handle, the design enhances the visual and sensory pleasure of the wine it pours, making each serving a toast to Roman culture.
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A Roman Bronze Beaked Oinochoe
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